Any new-onset behavior problem in a mature animal requires a minimum database : CBC/Chem/T4 (dog/cat) + urinalysis + targeted imaging.
While sometimes a behavioral disorder, repetitive stereotypic behaviors can also be triggered by neurological conditions, such as epileptic seizures (psychomotor seizures), or dermatological issues causing numbness or tingling in the tail. Any new-onset behavior problem in a mature animal
One of the most critical applications of behavior in practice is the detection of subclinical illness. such as epileptic seizures (psychomotor seizures)